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Blasts in Ethiopian capital after government banned drone flights

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is due to be sworn in for a new term on Monday after winning elections in June, but faces conflict on multiple fronts as several armed groups have formed an alliance against him.

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:59:40 UTC.

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